Olivia "Livvy" Bolton Gates, 78, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Jun. 25, 2026. Born on Oct. 31, 1947, in West Virginia, Livvy was the cherished daughter of Ross Marie Adams Bolton and Cecil Eugene Bolton, and the granddaughter of Lyle and Lucille Adams, and Mamie and Joe Bolton. She was raised in Johnson City, Tennessee, and lived in San Antonio, Texas, for a decade before settling in Fairhope, Alabama, over forty years ago. Throughout her life, she remained devoted to her family, her faith, and serving others with kindness and grace.
Livvy had a lifelong love of horticulture and found great joy in creating beautiful landscapes. After owning her own plant nursery, she spent many years planting and caring for flower beds throughout the grounds of the Marriott Grand Hotel and Lakewood Golf Course in Point Clear, Alabama, where she also served as a beloved beverage cart attendant. She continued working part-time after retiring in Oct. 2007, faithfully serving guests and coworkers with her warm smile, gentle spirit, and strong work ethic.
Livvy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William "Bill" Leo Gates, and her brother, Larry Bolton. She leaves behind a family who will forever treasure her memory: her daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa Taylor Davis and Dennis Davis, Shannon Taylor Turk and Eddie Turk, Heather Taylor, Jennifer Taylor Sirmon and Wayne Sirmon, and April Taylor Davison and Stephen Davison. She was a proud grandmother to Joe Taylor, Ashley Taylor Donald, Brian Bunten, Cody Bunten, Cassie Taylor Bettencourt, Wyatt Turk, Danielle Turk Thompson, Chad Miller, Jason Miller, Roady Bohannon, Jordan Zinner, Taylor Zinner Ashcraft, Cameron Taylor, Alex Sirmon, and Carsten Davison. She is also survived by her siblings, Judy Bolton Mitchell, Darrell Bolton, Steve Bolton, Sandra Bolton Leonard, Tara Bolton Grindstaff, and David Bolton, along with many cherished great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
On Sat., Aug. 1st, a gathering of family and friends for a celebration of life will be held at 1:00 PM at the 3Circle North Worship Building, 10274 AL-104, Fairhope, Alabama, followed by a 2:00 PM chapel service led by Pastor Rodney Phillips.
Livvy will be remembered for the beauty she brought to the world—not only through the flowers she nurtured, but through the love, kindness, and generosity she shared so freely. Her memory will continue to bloom in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
